Richie Sambora and Orianthi with Special Guests The Rich and Famous

From turning back to back rock anthems after, on 12 albums and countless tours with Bon Jovi and collaborations with Pink, Cher and Dolly Parton; Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Ritchie Sambora has rocked the world.

They return to Australia in January, with their new live show and set, on a mission to prove what amazing performances they are capable of.

“As they finished with Livin’ On A Prayer, the arena exploded in delight. Quite a way to end their set on a huge high, the standing ovation proof of a crowd well and truly won over”

“Emotionally charged…reminding all of Sambora's status as one of the greatest living guitar-slingers… showcasing what a fine singer Sambora also is!” The Daily Express, UK

“It has been said that Jon Bon Jovi was the second best singer in Bon Jovi. Sambora`s rich, blues edged voice certainly brought a different dimension to Bon Jovi’s sound and at the Metro Arena he had the opportunity to show it off.”Sunderland Echo UK

The Gold Coast SUNS will play the North Melbourne in Round 1 of the 2018 Toyota AFL Premiership Season in Cairns.
See Your SUNS under lights at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday 24 March, at 6.25pm.
Tickets, corporate and travel packages will be available.

Individual athleticism and skill, combined with teamwork and tactics will have Basketball crowds cheering and chanting all over Queensland. With four captivating quarters of end-to end action each match, spectators will witness sporting entertainment like nothing else.

The Dynamic in a Dress Running Festival is a female-focused event that celebrates female runners, their strength and their ability to use running as a means to connect with one another. Men are welcome to join in too.

Inkfest is a multi-event festival of arts in the print media held tropical Cairns. The biennial event is organised by Inkmasters Cairns Inc a not-for-profit arts organisation established in 2011. Inkmasters aims to raise the profile of printmaking as an art form and promote Cairns as a centre of printmaking excellence.

The Cairns Expo (Incorporating Cairns Home Show and Caravan, Camping and Boating Expo) is back again in 2018 for another three big days at the Cairns Showgrounds! This event features plenty of local and regional businesses displaying the very latest products and services for your home and lifestyle and everything you need to get outdoors and about on wheels and water.

Tour of the Tropics is the re-branded Tour of the Tablelands cycling event which has been in operation since 1997. Tour of the Tropics has come to life to incorporate not only a sporting event for cyclists, but a festival inspired food, wine and music event for not only sporting enthusiasts, but leisure travellers and families of all ages.

Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride is a truly epic adventure that you will talk about for a lifetime. Whether you are a rider (road or dirt), a supporter or a volunteer, there is a place for everyone on the 2018 Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride.

Hundreds of athletes and their supporters from all across Queensland will converge in Cairns for the U18 State Hockey Championships. Spectators are welcome to come along and see the best Under 18 hockey players from across Queensland battle it out everyday.

From where ever you are, come and join Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, and immerse yourself in a CIAF experience of your own.
The CIAF 2017 cultural festivities welcomed more visitors than ever before, 50,000 people attended across all venues enjoying the diversity of Far North Queensland Indigenous culture and taking the chance to attend and buy the latest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island art from across Queensland, at the CIAF Art Market and Art Fair.

The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival is held in Cairns, North Queensland. It is the heart of literature in the tropics. The program is now available and tickets are for sale at their website.
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